Why the study?
Does a beta-receptor blocker reduce blood pressure in patients with slight or moderately severe hypertension?
Population
31 patients with slight or moderately severe hypertension
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
2 to 11 months
Authors
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Beta-blockade was associated with thiazide-like BP reduction in mild-moderate hypertension; hypothesis-generating pending randomized confirmation.
Does a beta-receptor blocker reduce blood pressure in patients with slight or moderately severe hypertension?
Beta-receptor blockade significantly reduces mean blood pressure in patients with mild to moderate hypertension.
Dorph et al. (1969) studied this question.
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